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Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
This manual should be stored in the operator's
compartment in the literature holder or seat back
literature storage area.
This manual contains safety information, operation
in
str
uctions, transportation information, lubrication
information and maintenance information.
The information contained in the section entitled
“P
ipelay
er Attachment Kit” of this manual is limited to
the pipelayer attachment and specific modifications
made to the tractor unit. Refer to the section entitled
“D6T LGP (OEM)” for complete information
regarding the tractor unit.
Some photographs or illustrations in this
publication
show
details or attachments that can be different
from your machine. Guards and covers might have
been removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of
pr
oduct
design might have caused changes to your
machine which are not included in this publication.
The latest version of this publication is available for
downloaded from the internet at www.plmcat.com.
Read, study and keep this manual with the machine.
Whenever a question arises regarding your
ma
chine,
or this publication, please consult PipeLine
Machinery International for the latest available
information.
Machine Description
The sideboom equipment is attached to a Caterpillar
D6T LGP tractor. The primary use of this machine is
for petroleum-product pipeline-construction in the
20" to 30" (510 to 765 mm) pipeline range.
The operator should read, understand, and follow
bo
th th
e tractor and the pipelayer operating and
maintenance instructions. The operator must comply
with all pipelayer procedures, regulations, and
safety precautions.
This equipment is to be operated by qualified
pe
rsonne
l only.
The daily service/inspection procedure should be
perfo
rmed before start-up.
Operate all pipelayer controls with no load, until
familiar with machine operation.
Note: Refer to
the Caterpillar operation manual for
detailed infor
mation on the specific operation of the
tractor unit
Safety
The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of
this manual contains a safety section, and the
section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains a safety
section. The safety sections list basic safety
precautions. In addition, these sections identifie the
text and locations of warning signs and labels used
on the machine.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in
t
he safe
ty sections before operating or performing
lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine.
Operation
The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of
this manual contains an operation section, and the
section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains an
operation section. The operation sections are
references for the new operator and a refresher for
the experienced operator. These sections include a
discussion of gauges, switches, machine controls,
attachment controls, transportation and towing
information.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator
t
hroug
h correct procedures of checking, starting,
operating and stopping the machine.
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are
bas
ic. Skill and techniques
develop as the operator
gains knowledge of the machine and its capabilities.
Maintenance
The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of
this manual contains a maintenance section, and the
section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains a
maintenance section. The maintenance sections are
guides to equipment care. The Maintenance Interval
Schedules (MIS) list the items to be maintained at a
specific service interval. Items without specific
intervals are listed under the "When Required"
service interval. The Maintenance Interval
Schedules liststhe page number for the step-by-step
instructions required to accomplish the scheduled
maintenance. Use the Maintenance Interval
Schedules as an index or "one safe source" for all
maintenance procedures.